Aviators Cross Continent Without Stop
Historic nonstop flight across the United States completed by Lieutenants Oakley G. Kelly and John A. MacReady in the T-2 from Hempstead New York to Rockwell Field San Diego. Flight time 26 hours 50 minutes 48 25 seconds over 2700 to 2800 miles with average speed above 100 mph.
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New York
San Diego
Atlantic
Pacific
America
Rockwell Field
Oakley G. Kelly
John A. MacReady
United States
Hempstead
N. Y
Kelly
Harding
MacReady
Indianapolis
Henry Arnold
Stockwell Field
National Aeronaatical Association
Arnold
Elly
Dayton
Ohio
United States Sets New Law On Liquor Enforcement
The U S government declares June 10 as the effective date for the court interpreted liquor ban in territorial waters. Treasury and State Dept discuss impacts on foreign ships, treaties, and international negotiations while Coast Guard tightens patrols off New Jersey to curb rum fleets.
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United States
Supreme Court
Secretary Hughes
The
Treasury
Department
Hughes
Washington
State Departments
State Department
Prohibition Unit
Mellon
Coast Guard
New Jersey
Moss
Department of Justice
Daugherty
Repeal of Prohibition Law Shifts Burden to Federal Enforcers
The New York repeal of state prohibition shifts liquor enforcement to federal officers. The move weakens state police, raises bootlegging challenges, and splits party lines as wets gain ground in the Democratic and Republican camps. A road bond issue in Charlotte County sells a $50,000 block at a $2,500 premium to fund Boone Trail Highway construction.
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New York
Supreme Court of the United States
Canada
New Jersey
Smith
Harding
Charlotte Observer
Typhoid Typhoid Chicken Disease Warns Hatchery Readers
The letter describes typhoid in chickens causing deaths that resemble cholera and urges readers to report suspected cases. It explains that examining a bird’s liver for enlargement and dark appearance can indicate typhoid and requests communication with details if such cases arise.
Cove Creek High School News Reports Successful Play
The Cove Creek High School junior class staged An Old Fashioned Mother to a packed auditorium on April 27. Proceeds exceeded 100 dollars and Principal A G Glenn praised cooperation among patrons, students, teachers, and county while noting ongoing equipment purchases and library expansion. The article anticipates standardization as a rural high school in North Carolina with continued growth.
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Cove Creek High School
A. G. Glenn
North Carolina
Regular services at Baptist Church with guest preacher
Regular services Sunday begin with Sunday School at 10 a m and worship at 11 a m Rev G W Sebastian of North Wilkesboro preaches Sunday night at 8 00 p m He is praised as a noble consecrated man B Y P U meetings at 6 30 p m pastor away next Sunday and the 8th Sunday Services on the 3rd Sunday Rev N D Yount announces Court House services next Sunday night at 8 00 o'clock All are welcome to worship with us.
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THE
Baptist Church
G. W. Sebastian
North Wilkesboro
Sebastian
Butler, Tenn
Southern Baptist Convention
Kansas City
N. D. Yount
Court House
German war dead is two million in official German counts
Berlin reports 1 840 293 dead in the world war with 1 945 000 dependents. Roll of officers 56 133 and enlisted 1 572 523 with 5 568 unreported ranks. Dependents include 533 000 widows 1 134 000 children and 58 000 orphans. Statistics submitted to the reich stag by the minister of labor.
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Berlin
Reichstag
Minister of Labor
What Can Our Town Do For Our Boys And Girls
Chamber of Commerce and Parent-Teachers Association meet next Saturday night to discuss youth welfare. Professor I G Greer and D D Dougherty headline speeches with several three minute talks on vital questions. Attendance urged.
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Chamber of Commerce
Parent-Teachers Association
I. G. Greer
D. D. Dougherty
Board of Education Repeats Leaders and Plans New Schools
The board re elected W F Sherwood as chairman and Smith Hagaman as County Superintendent. It will meet the first Monday each month and endorses the Appalachian Training School Model School in Boone district. A county wide teaching load policy is to be implemented. Public schools to open by July 16.
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Board of Education
W. F. Sherwood
Smith Hagaman
Appalachian Training School
Boone
Heavy Freeze Destroys Fruit Crops in County
A severe Tuesday night freeze, with heavy rain and high winds, left fruit and early vegetables damaged and many trees stripped of leaves. Local farmers fear serious harm to the small grain crop, though some optimistic forecasts suggest possible, but uncertain, fruit return.
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Mornis
Aiap
Bush granted bond in murder case awaiting new trial
John A. Bush, saved from electrocution by a Supreme Court ruling for a new trial, was granted a $10,000 bond by Judge Finley. His brothers J L Bush of Gastonia and Grover Bush of North Catawba and sister Genella Bush signed the bond. Bush, convicted of first degree murder for slaying Will Cline, had been sentenced to be electrocuted October 13 before Judge Bis Ray.
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John A. Bush
Supreme Court
Finley
Bush
J. L. Bush
Gastonia
Grover Bush
North Catawba
Genella Bush
Bis Ray
Will Cline
Caldwell County
Road meeting for Watauga County road bonds
Watauga County Board of Commissioners will meet at the courthouse next Monday to apportion $50,000 in additional road bonds and discuss road building. Citizens with road business are urged to attend and present their matters for consideration.
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Board of Cunty Commissioners
Watauga County
Court House
Watauga
Training School Happenings in Boone May News
Miss Alice Hazard of Nanking lectured at the Baptist Church on consecutive evenings. Miss Elizabeth Bridge visits the Appalachian Training School while Home Demonstration work expands. The finals featured a piano recital by Beatrice Shull and Lizzie Lee Osborne, with Baritone numbers by Prof. A R. Smith. A senior play raised nearly 200 for the School Loan Fund. Commencement Day opened with a Growth address by Dr. O E Sams of Carson-Newman College. The 52 graduates include piano specialists. Summer Quarter starts June 5 with dormitory space nearly filled.
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O. E. Sams
Carson-Newman College
Tennessee
Blanche Horton
A. K. Moore
Dorothy Hayes
Linda Cannon
Virginia Councill
Will
Baxter Linney
Silas Casey
Dougherty
Dougerty
All Rail Supervisors Unite Under One Union
The International Association of Railroad Supervisors expands eligibility from rail mechanic supervisors to all railroad supervisors. President W. W. O'Neal says membership could rise from 30,000 to 170,000 as railroads gain uniform supervision and safety assurances. The group also plans a national bank and HQ office.
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International Association of Railroad Supervisors
W. W. O’neal
International Association of Railroad Supervisors of Mechanics
O’neal
Mr. O'Neal
Nso
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Guarantee Trust Co
Cincinatti
Cove Creek High School News
the Board OF Education
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